why use technology in the classroom

Technology Technology in the Classroomin the Classroom

Bethany V. SmithBethany V. Smith

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Some have itSome have it

Some don’tSome don’t

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Some use itSome use it

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Some don’t

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Cutting edge?Cutting edge?

Why don’t we?Why don’t we?

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FitFit

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Juggling one more thingJuggling one more thing

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But really, its…But really, its…

AwarenessAwareness

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Comfort LevelComfort Level

Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants?Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants?

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It’s interest, not age.It’s interest, not age.

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Why we shouldWhy we should

Did You Know 3.0Did You Know 3.0

The 21The 21stst Century isn’t “coming” Century isn’t “coming” – it’s here.– it’s here.

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Teachers will not be replaced by Teachers will not be replaced by technology, but teachers who technology, but teachers who don’t use technology will be don’t use technology will be replaced by those who do.replaced by those who do.

-Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach-Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach

Why do students need us in the age ofWhy do students need us in the age of

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Why do we teach in the first place?Why do we teach in the first place?

What is the purpose of education?What is the purpose of education?

Give students tools to succeed in lifeGive students tools to succeed in life

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Give students tools to make good decisionsGive students tools to make good decisions

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Expand our student’s view of the worldExpand our student’s view of the world

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Prepare students for college

Prepare students for jobsPrepare students for jobs

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None of the Top 10 jobs that will exist None of the Top 10 jobs that will exist in 2010 existed in 2004.in 2010 existed in 2004.

-Richard Riley -Richard Riley (former US Secretary of Ed)(former US Secretary of Ed)

Need another reason?Need another reason?

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Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Life & Career SkillsLife & Career Skills

Digital FootprintDigital Footprint

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NetetiquetteNetetiquette

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Wired Safety’s Cyberbulling video

Learning & Innovation Skills Learning & Innovation Skills

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CreativityCreativity

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Digital StorytellingDigital Storytelling

Critical Thinking

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Communication & CollaborationCommunication & Collaboration

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Wikis & Blogs

Information, Media & Technology Information, Media & Technology SkillsSkills

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Copyright

Ethics

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If it’s on the Internet, it must be real

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Is what your see what you get?

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Core Subjects & 21Core Subjects & 21stst Century Themes Century Themes

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Fitting the puzzle togetherFitting the puzzle together

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IntegrationIntegration

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How do I get the tools I need?How do I get the tools I need?

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Start Small, but Dream BigStart Small, but Dream Big

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2121stst Century Skills are all about Century Skills are all about teaching our kids to navigate the teaching our kids to navigate the

world as THEY are experiencing it, world as THEY are experiencing it, not the world WE experienced.not the world WE experienced.

-Wil Richardson-Wil Richardson

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